What kind of degree do I need to get started in real estate?
Posted on April 11th, 2010 in Higher Education (University +) | 18 Comments »
Texas girl asked:
I am planning on going back to school, and I am interested in becomindg a real estate agent. First with a company, to get the hang of it, then an independant agent, to make more money. What kind of degree do I need to get hired?
Walk In Bath Tubs
I am planning on going back to school, and I am interested in becomindg a real estate agent. First with a company, to get the hang of it, then an independant agent, to make more money. What kind of degree do I need to get hired?
Walk In Bath Tubs
18 Responses
Colorado real Estate
real estate license
Sacramento Ca Real Estate
You need to take the state board exam. You need to take a course before that.
Vancouver Wa Realtor
you don’t need a degree, you need a license, go get your real estate license and you will be good to go.
Westlake Village
You need to take a real estate course. It is not an university course. This course is needed to get your license and it is pretty expensive.
Superfoods
none, go to real estate classes that are offered outside colleges
Super Foods
All you really need is your real estate license for the state that you live. Business classes might help if you want to run your own agency.
Organic Coffee
Just get your real estate license, no degree is required. I have an aunt in florida that has never gotten her degree but has her license and makes loads of money!!!!!
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No degree is needed.
You merely have to take a real estate course (criteria differs per state) and pass an exam.
Try calling a reputable agency near where you live and ask an agent for a school. In some states the course can cost as little as $200 and take only one weekend. Good luck!
Ventura County Real Estate
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Homes In Chulavista Ca
You need a degree in Business Administration, or an Associate’s Degree (I guess).
Colorado real Estate
You do not need a degree at all. All you need to do is study for your state exams, attend classroom training, and take the test.
Vancouver Wa Real Estate
None. It’s a state license. Check with your state webpage.
Malibu Real Estate
In Ohio, you take a licensure program for about two months. You do need an agent to sponsor you, but most of the real estate companies are always looking for agents, so it’s easy to find a sponsor.
It might be different in your state, though.
Superfoods Linkvana
u need to go to real state school, once you finish ur classes u take a test there and after u take a state test…u then get ur license and u can work with a company (not by urself) and i think after 2 years maybe u can open ur own firm….
Huntsville Homes For sale
If you are just talking about becoming a Real Estate Agent, then the requirements vary by state. Many times, the local Community college has a non-credit course for Real Estate after which you have to take a state exam to get your license. Then you have to spend some time as an “Agent” before you can become a “Broker”, usually two years. You may have to pass another exam to bcome a Broker, but once you are a broker you can basically have your own Real Estate Business.
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You do not have to have a degree to be a real estate agent. Not to say it wouldn’t help, but it’s not necessary. My husband is a real estate agent and he did all his schooling and testing online. It was quick and some-what easy. Here’s the link: . Good Luck!
Tempe Arizona Homes
no degree is neccecary..I had been nursing all my life,and startedselling houses,you must have a love for properties,people,honesty,and a desire to work hard…houses sell24/7 weekend work .but the rewards are very good …I made more money in 6months .than I have earned all my life ..go for it!!!
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To practice real estate you need to get a real estate license for your state. You do not need any degree. You just have to take a short class (usually 5-10 weeks) and then pass a licensing exam. Contact your state’s association of Realtors for information on taking a class and a test.
I am not sure what you mean about first working with a company and then as an independent agent. As a licensed agent, you will have to associate yourself with a real estate office (i.e. Prudential, Century 21, etc.). You will be considered a private contractor — paid on commission only — but these offices will provide some level of training. You will also be paying your expenses, such as errors and omissions insurance, advertising, etc. These “jobs” are easy to get, as real estate offices are eager to recruit more agents, and it doesn’t cost them anything. Also, if you meet with one of the offices before taking the licensing class, some will reimburse the cost of the course once you being working.
As far as going of on your own. You can only start your own office and truly be independent if you become a broker. This requires a certain number of years experience as an agent and another licensing test.